• Scribbling for Success, Volume 1, issue 5 

  University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Naidoo, Vinny (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2024-09)

  This issue provide insight into HR appointments, as many requests were received from staff. Prof Nene Qekwana is acting as interim director of the African Centre for Biosecurity and Risk Assessment and will be looking into ...
• Scribbling for Success, Volume 1, issue 4 

  University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Naidoo, Vinny (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2024-08)

  This issue covers the Spring Graduation Day, the Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) with assistance from the team from Institutional Planning, the re-accreditation of the DVTD and milk laboratories by SANAS, Health and ...
• Scribbling for Success, Volume 1, issue 3 

  University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Naidoo, Vinny (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2024-07)

  This July issue mentions the second Veterinary Faculty in South Africa and touches on the fifteen new Beagle puppies received with the assistance of ClinVet and a general invitation to Faculty members to suggest names for ...
• Scribbling for Success, Volume 1, issue 2 

  University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Naidoo, Vinny (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2024-06)

  This issue covers the rehoming of the OTAU horses, the BVSc accreditation report, the VRE module research projects, future planning for the Hans Hoheisen Research Centre, Faculty funding and evaluation, a new Minister for ...
• Scribbling for Success, Volume 1, issue 1 

  University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Naidoo, Vinny (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2024-05)

  This newsletter, "Scribbling for Success", is the first issue of a series, as written by the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, in an attempt to share managerial information and decisions regarding operational, ...
• Undegradable dietary protein limits growth and carcass yields in crossbred Boer kids fed desmanthus hay or rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) hay supplemented with urea and/or cottonseed meal 

  Aoetpah, Aholiab; Gardiner, C.; Gummow, Bruce; Mialon, A.; Walker, Glen (CSIRO Publishing, 2024-09)

  CONTEXT: Low-protein tropical forages required protein supplementation, which might affect growth of meat goats. AIMS: This study was aimed to compare liveweight gain, carcass/non-carcass yields and meat quality in ...
• Phytochemistry of Argemone ochroleuca sweet extracts and their inhibitory effects on maize seed germination 

  Mlombo, Nezelo T.; Dube, Z.P.; Makhubu, Fikile Nelly; Nxumalo, Hellen (MDPI, 2024-09)

  Argemone ochroleuca Sweet is an alien invasive weed dominating most cultivated lands, however, the phytochemicals present in this plant and the effects of these on the germination and growth of economically important ...
• Occurrence and characterization of ESKAPE organisms on the hands of veterinary students before patient contact at a veterinary academic hospital, South Africa 

  Sebola, Dikeledi; Oguttu, James Wabwire; Malahlela, M.N. (Mogaugedi); Kock, Marleen M.; Qekwana, Daniel N. (BMC, 2024-10)

  OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the presence of ESKAPE organisms on the hands of students working in the intensive care unit (ICU) at a veterinary academic hospital. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted ...
• Nasopharyngeal dysbiosis precedes the development of lower respiratory tract infections in young infants, a longitudinal infant cohort study 

  Lapidot, Rotem; Faits, Tyler; Ismail, Arshad; Allam, Mushal; Khumalo, Zamantungwa Thobeka Happiness; MacLeod, William; Kwenda, Geoffrey; Mupila, Zachariah; Nakazwe, Ruth; Segrè, Daniel; Johnson, William E.; Thea, Donald M.; Mwananyanda, Lawrence; Gill, Christopher J. (F1000 Research Ltd, 2024)

  BACKGROUND Infants suffering from lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) have distinct nasopharyngeal (NP) microbiome profiles that correlate with severity of disease. Whether these profiles precede the infection or ...
• Assessment of the public knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of Nigerians regarding preparedness for future pandemics 

  Odetokun, Ismail Ayoade; Oniyanda, Oluwatobi; Raza, Ali; Akpabio, Uduak; Musawa, Aliyu Ibrahim; Hambali, Idris Umar; Adamu, Shuaibu Gidado; Oyafajo, Lateefah; Alhaji, Nma Bida; Fasina, Folorunso Oludayo (Springer, 2024-09)

  INTRODUCTION : Pandemics are global health crises that have caused millions of deaths, enormous socio-economic disruptions, and considerable public and global health security consequences. This study assessed Nigerians’ ...
• Tick distribution and comparative analysis of bovine blood microbiome in two provinces of South Africa using 16S rRNA PacBio sequencing approach 

  Khoza, Bongekile Lungile; Byaruhanga, Charles; Makgabo, Marcus; Nyangiwe, Nkululeko; Mnisi, Themba; Nxumalo, Samukelo; Oosthuizen, Marinda; Mnisi, Zamantungwa T.H. (Frontiers Media, 2024-05)

  INTRODUCTION: Ticks are obligate ectoparasites recognized worldwide as major vectors of several disease-causing pathogens and are good indicators of disease distribution and epidemiology. Recent years have seen a growing ...
• Mental distress, food insecurity and university student dropout during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 : evidence from South Africa 

  Wagner, Fezile; Wagner, Ryan G.; Makuapane, L.P.; Masango, Mxolisi Goodwill; Kolanisi, U.; Gomez-Olive, F. Xavier (Frontiers Media, 2024-02)

  BACKGROUND: Student dropout has been a key issue facing universities for many years. The COVID-19 pandemic was expected to exacerbate these trends; however, international literature has produced conflicting findings. ...
• Whole genome sequence analysis of Brucella spp. from human, livestock, and wildlife in South Africa 

  Mazwi, Koketso Desiree; Lekota, Kgaugelo Edward; Glover, Barbara Akofo; Kolo, Francis Babaman; Hassim, Ayesha; Rossouw, Jenny; Jonker, Annelize; Wojno, Justnya Maria; Profiti, Giuseppe; Martelli, Pier Luigi; Casadio, Rita; Zilli, Katiuscia; Janowicz, Anna; Marotta, Francesca; Garofolo, Giuliano; Van Heerden, Henriette (Springer, 2024-09)

  Brucellosis is an economically important zoonotic disease affecting humans, livestock, and wildlife health globally and especially in Africa. Brucella abortus and B. melitensis have been isolated from human, livestock ...
• Ethnobotanical survey and anti-candidal activity of plant species used for oral candidiasis 

  Tlaamela, Dikonketso; Mahlo, Salome M.; McGaw, Lyndy Joy (AOSIS, 2024-07)

  BACKGROUND : Oral candidiasis is caused by Candida albicans, which is most prevalent in immunocompromised patients. AIM : The study aimed to investigate the antifungal activity of plant species used for oral candidiasis ...
• Cytotoxicity, antifungal and antioxidant properties of Lonchocarpus capassa leaf extracts 

  Machaba, Tambudzani C.; Mahlo, Salome M.; Eloff, Jacobus Nicolaas; Nxumalo, Winston; McGaw, Lyndy Joy (AOSIS, 2024-02)

  BACKGROUND : Lonchocarpus capassa is a medicinal plant used to treat diseases such as fungal infections, diarrhoea, oral candidiasis, and stomach complaints in South Africa. AIM : The study aimed to investigate the ...
• Biological activity of folkloric plants used in the treatment of ‘u wela’ against pathogens 

  Ramavhale, Tryphina T.; Mahlo, Salome M.; Eloff, Jacobus Nicolaas (AOSIS, 2024-05)

  BACKGROUND : ‘U wela’ also known as ‘Divhu’ in ‘Tshivenda’ is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a combination of fungal and bacterial microorganisms that affects males because of unprotected sexual encounters with ...
• Antifungal and antioxidant properties of medicinal plants used against fungal infections 

  Machaba, Tambudzani C.; Mahlo, Salome; Eloff, Jacobus Nicolaas (AOSIS, 2024-03)

  BACKGROUND : Antioxidants present in plant extracts prevent free radicals from causing chronic diseases in humans. AIM : The study investigated 12 medicinal plants (Kleinia longiflora DC., Berchemia discolor [Klotzsch] ...
• Epidemiology and diversity of gastrointestinal tract helminths of wild ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa : a review 

  Phetla, V.; Chaisi, Mamohale E.; Malatji, M.P. (Cambridge University Press, 2024-06)

  This review summarises studies on distribution, diversity, and prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth infections in wild ruminants in sub-Saharan Africa. The results showed that 109 gastrointestinal tract (GIT) helminth ...
• Fresh tilapia fish skin graft treatment of severe skin burns in a cat 

  De Witt, Anika A.; Bester, Elizabeth G. (Wiley, 2024)

  An entire female cat presented with extensive third-degree burns covering greater than 30% of total body surface. The wound was cleaned and debrided with daily dressing management to heal with second intention. Dressing ...
• Spatial patterns of large African cats : a large-scale study on density, home range size, and home range overlap of lions Panthera leo and leopards Panthera pardus 

  NAms, Vilis; Parker, Dan M.; Weise, Florian Johannes; Patterson, Bruce D.; Buij, Ralph; Wageningen, P.B.; Radloff, Frans G.T.; Vanak Ashoka, Abi Tamim; Tumenta, Pricelia N.; Hayward, Matt W.; Swanepoel, Lourens H.; Funston, Paul J.; Bauer, Hans; Power, R. John; O'Brien, John; O'Brien, Timothy G.; Tambling, Craig; DeIongh, Hans H.; Ferreira, Sam M.; Owen‑Smith, Norman; Cain, James W.; Fattebert, Julien; Croes, Barbra M.; Spong, Goran F.; Loveridge, Andrew J.; Houser, Ann Marie; Golabek, Krytyna A.; Begg, Colleen M.; Grant, Tanith; Trethoman, Paul; Musyoki, Charles; Menges, Vera; Creel, Scott; Balme, Guy A.; Pitman, Ross T.; Bissett, Charlene; Jenny, David; Schuette, Paul; Wilmers, Christopher C.; Hunter, Luke T.B.; Kinnaird, Margaret F.; Begg, Keith; Owen, Cailey R.; Steyn, Villiers; Bockmuehl, Dirk; Munro, Stuart J.; Mann, Gareth K.H.; DuPreez, Byron D.; Marker, Laurie L.; Huqa, Tuqa J.; Cozzi, Gabriele; Frank, Laurence G.; Nyoni, Phumuzile; Stein, Andrew B.; Kasiki, Samuel M.; MacDonald, David W.; Martins, Quinton, E.; VanVuuren, Rudie J.; Stratford, Ken; Bidner, Laura R.; Oriol-Cotteril, Alayne; Maputla, N.W. (Nakedi Walter); Maruping-Mzileni, Nkabeng; Parker, Tim; Van't Zelfde, Maarten; Isbell, Lynne A.; Beukes, Otto B.; Beukes, Maya (Wiley, 2023-04)

  1. Spatial patterns of and competition for resources by territorial carnivores are typically explained by two hypotheses: 1) the territorial defence hypothesis and 2) the searching efficiency hypothesis. 2. According ...

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